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Overview |
North Park University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Park University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
North Park University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,781 students)
North Park University vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Cornerstone University?
- North Park University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at North Park University than Cornerstone University ($33,350.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Park University than Cornerstone University ($19,029 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 3.9% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($10,125 vs. $10,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Park University as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Park University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($22,545 vs. $18,502)
North Park University vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Cornerstone University (1033) is 19 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming North Park University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Cornerstone University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Cornerstone University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Cornerstone University and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Cornerstone University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Cornerstone University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/